By Adrian Stewart Co After being sidelined for a year with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Bacolodnon Kassandra Kim Gequillana is returning to the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) squad to compete in the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season, which starts this weekend at the San Juan Arena. “It’s like a fresh start,” …
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Four Negrense teams to compete in Paraw Regatta beach volleyball tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co Four Negros Occidental-based teams will be competing in the 16th Iloilo Paraw Regatta National Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament, which is scheduled to take place this weekend, from February 16 to 17, at the Joe III Garden in Iloilo City’s Arevalo district. Among the participating teams include University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos …
Yap delivers game winner for Rain or Shine
By Adrian Stewart Co James Yap of Escalante City converted a game-winning three-point play as Rain or Shine Elasto Painters cruised to a 75-74 win over Magnolia Hotshots in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After seeing a 14-point lead turn …
Alaska beats Blackwater
By Adrian Stewart Co The Alaska Aces proved to be the steadier team as they escaped with a 103-101 win over Blackwater Elite in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup last night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After seeing a 13-point lead turn into a 94-97 deficit midway in …
STI-WNU wins NBTC regional title
By Adrian Stewart Co STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) recently captured the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) regional finals after beating San Carlos City, 101-76, in the finals at the St. John’s Institute gym in Bacolod City. The win earns the Mustangs a spot in the NBTC national finals, which are scheduled to take place …
USLS sweeps Fritz Solidarios 7-aside Football Festival
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of St. La Salle (USLS) recently swept the 2nd Fritz Solidarios 7-aside Football Festival at the STI-West Negros University football field. USLS captured titles in the Under-13 and Under-10 categories. In addition, they also won the Girls’ Under-14 through the Canlaon Hijas Football Club, which is associated with …
Arellano University wins third straight NCAA women’s volleyball title
By Adrian Stewart Co Arellano University won their third straight NCAA women’s volleyball title after beating University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Atlas (UPHSD Altas) in a decider 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-18 last Tuesday at the San Juan Arena. Finals MVP Regine Arocha led the way, scoring 16 points for Arellano; while Princess Bello added …
Winners named in Pasidungog Futsal Festival
By Adrian Stewart Co Talisay City futsal teams recently dominated the Pasidungog Futsal Festival, which took place at the Talisay City hardcourt. Talisay Elementary School-Team A won the 13-under category, Rafael B. Lacson Memorial High School-Team A captured the 17-under category, while Zone 6 triumphed in the men’s open. The tournament was part of …
Servania loses to American foe in California bout
By Adrian Stewart Co Genesis Servania of Bacolod City lost to American boxer Carlos Castro via unanimous decision in their non-title featherweight bout last Monday at the Save Mart Center, which is located on the campus of California State University, Fresno in the United States. The American fighter immediately made his presence felt in …
Ceres FC winless in Philam Life football league
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC remains winless in the Philam Life 7’s Football league after losing 3-2 to Delimondo-Laro FC over the weekend at the McKinley Hill Stadium in Taguig City. After a scoreless first half, Ceres drew first blood at the beginning of the second half, but Delimondo-Laro easily negated the advantage …